Bryn Nelson
@seattlebryn.bsky.social
Freelance science, medical + environmental writer and author of “Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure.” PhD in microbiology; also post about misinfo, journalism, oddities, good dogs, bad puns, and Seattle. He/him
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
November 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
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“F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines, Without Evidence” see it’s easy, you just add it there at the end and you have an accurate, responsible headline.
November 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
“F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines, Without Evidence” see it’s easy, you just add it there at the end and you have an accurate, responsible headline.
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Quick reminder: www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Quick reminder: www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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"Justice Department guidelines require investigative steps against sitting members of Congress to go through an approval process within the Justice Department to ensure that federal law enforcement power isn’t being used for political purposes..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
FBI seeks interviews with six Democrats Trump accused of 'seditious behavior'
The lawmakers, who had released a video urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders, accused Trump of trying to intimidate them.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"Justice Department guidelines require investigative steps against sitting members of Congress to go through an approval process within the Justice Department to ensure that federal law enforcement power isn’t being used for political purposes..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...